Trauma
Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study
Researchers looked at what happens when people absorb trauma indirectly, through constant exposure to disturbing images, videos, and stories. They call it “secondary trauma.”
Unfairness perceptions may intensify, prolonging psychological trauma after war, HUJI study says
IDF must revamp how it recognizes wounded, fallen soldiers - opinion
Shlomi initiative uses sensory design, soft architecture to support trauma recovery in children
Healing the invisible wounds: How ‘A Father is Born’ helps soldiers transition back to family life
Gideon Igra discusses how WIZO’s ‘A Father is Born’ program helps male soldiers overcome mental health challenges and reintegrate into family life.
Gideon Igra: Men's mental health in times of war
Gideon Igra sits down with The Jerusalem Post's Studio Producer, Yuval Barnea.
Addressing trauma before the battle: PTSD in IDF soldiers - opinion
To be effective, PTSD intervention must occur as close to the traumatic event as possible to prevent it from becoming entrenched.
Israel must save IDF soldiers from PTSD - opinion
IDF soldiers taking their own lives are not isolated tragedies. Israel should be doing more to address PTSD and not abandon its soldiers.
Wartime distress: Thousands of Israeli troops turn to mental health org. for emotional support
"In an environment that emphasizes strength, resilience and toughness, asking for help is often perceived as weakness or personal failure," explained ERAN’s national professional director.
The mental health crisis is just starting after 21 months of war - opinion
For months, millions of Israelis have lived in survival mode, and the psychological toll can last for years.
The right to be forgotten: A crucial step in healing from October 7 - opinion
Recognizing the right to be forgotten is a crucial step toward helping victims of October 7 and their families to recover.
A New Dawn for Israel’s War Orphans
Sunflowers Opens Five Healing Centers in the South
WATCH: How Israel navigates emotional, social, and communal challenges of war
Inside the emotional toll and remarkable fortitude of a country under fire
War doesn't end on the battlefield: Israel must better support veterans with PTSD - editorial
Daniel Edri's recent death by suicide is not an isolated tragedy, but rather part of a deeper national mental health crisis.
